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Murder trial in June
3 people have been sent to trial charged with the murder of a man near Shaftesbury last year.
Somerset cannabis man to be deported
A man found growing half a million pounds worth of cannabis on the Somerset Levels has been jailed.
Prison art on show at Sturminster
There's an exhibition of artwork by inmates and staff at Guys Marsh prison near Shaftesbury this week.
All change at libraries
Opening hours are to be extended at 18 Somerset libraries this week.
Gypsy consultations closing
There's now under a week left for people in North Dorset to comment on a shortlist beign drawn up of new travellers sites in the district.
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UK News
Man Arrested Over Pensioner's 'Savage' Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of retired schoolteacher Betty Yates in Worcestershire.
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Transport Chaos As Snow Blankets Britain
Heavy snowfalls across Britain have caused transport chaos, with cars abandoned on roads and airports closed.
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Syria: Russia And China Veto UN Resolution
A UN Security Council resolution over ongoing violence in Syria has been vetoed by Russia and China.
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Business
US Jobs Rise Boosts Hopes For World Economy
The global economy received a boost after better-than-expected US jobs figures pushed the Dow Jones stock market index to its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis.
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£1m Portas Contest To Breathe Life Into Towns
Towns are being offered a slice from a £1m pot to come up with ideas for reviving their high streets.
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RBS Chair Attacks 'Anti-Business Ministers'
Ministers should abandon a growing tendency to indulge in anti-business rhetoric or risk damaging Britain's economic recovery, the head of the state-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has warned.
Suspended Dover-Calais Ferry Route To Restart
A Dover-Calais ferry route which was suspended in November, when SeaFrance collapsed, is due to be re-opened.
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Double-Dip Recession 'Too Close To Call'
The UK will return to recession in the first half of this year, one influential think-tank has warned, but other new data from the services industry suggests otherwise.
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Sport
England Beat Scotland At Murrayfield
England have beaten Scotland 13-6 in their opening match at the Six Nations.
Premier League Round-Up
Arsenal kick-started their challenge for a top four finish in the Premier League with a 7-1 win over Blackburn.
Scottish Cup 5th Round
Celtic moved a step closer to a league and cup domestic treble after reaching the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.
Pakistan On Top In 3rd Test
Pakistan took charge of the third test against England after a century by Younis Khan on day two in Dubai.
Cavendish Prepares For Team Sky Debut
Mark Cavendish is preparing for his first race for Team Sky.
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Entertainment
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Madonna Dedicates Super Bowl Show To Dad
Madonna has dedicated her performance at this year's Super Bowl to her father, saying appearing at the event is a "Midwestern girl's dream".
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Anger Over 'Distasteful' Steve Jobs Advert
A Taiwanese advertisement has caused outrage with fans of Steve Jobs for impersonating him in the afterlife enjoying an Android tablet.
TV Star Roseanne Barr In Bid For White House
American TV actress Roseanne Barr has announced she is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination.
Cancer Forces Troggs Star Reg Presley To Quit
The Troggs frontman Reg Presley has told fans he has lung cancer and has decided to leave the band.
Miquita Oliver Bankrupt After Unpaid Tax Bill
TV presenter Miquita Oliver faces bankruptcy after she failed to pay a tax bill of more than £170,000, according to a firm of accountants.
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Videos
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Madonna Dedicates Super Bowl Show To Dad
Madonna has dedicated her performance at this year's Super Bowl to her father, saying appearing at the event is a "Midwestern girl's dream".
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Transport Chaos As Snow Blankets Britain
Heavy snowfalls across Britain have caused transport chaos, with cars abandoned on roads and airports closed.
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Anger Over 'Distasteful' Steve Jobs Advert
A Taiwanese advertisement has caused outrage with fans of Steve Jobs for impersonating him in the afterlife enjoying an Android tablet.
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£1m Portas Contest To Breathe Life Into Towns
Towns are being offered a slice from a £1m pot to come up with ideas for reviving their high streets.
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Abandoned Fukushima Pets Face Harsh Winter
Dogs and cats abandoned in the Fukushima exclusion zone after last year's nuclear crisis have survived high radiation and lack of food only to face freezing winter conditions.
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Weird
Snakes Wreak Havoc In Florida Everglades
Giant snakes appear to be wiping out the mammal population of Florida's Everglades, it is being warned.
Mystery Outbreak Of Tourette's At US School
Pupils have been struck by a mysterious Tourette's-type illness at a school in New York, leaving doctors baffled.
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Smash And Grab: Ship Ploughs Through Bridge
A cargo ship has smashed through a US bridge after being too tall to go under it, leaving a 300ft gap in the structure.
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Cat Chaos Grounds Canadian Flight For Hours
A flight was held up for four hours when a cat escaped from its carrycase and ran amok in the cockpit.